Raspberry Vodka Gimlet Food

RASPBERRY-INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• Combine vodka, raspberries, sugar, and water in a large, non-metallic container. Press and muddle raspberries until incorporated into the mixture. Allow mixture to sit, stirring for 10 to 15 minutes each day, for 5 to 6 days.
• Strain mixture multiple times through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth until berries and seeds are removed and liquid is lighter in color.

RASPBERRY GIMLET

Steps:

• Fill shaker with ice. Add Smirnoff Raspberry Flavored Vodka, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime slice.;

GARDEN GIMLET

Steps:

• Make the blackberry syrup: Combine the blackberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup is dark red, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil sprig; let cool. (Makes 10 ounces; refrigerate up to 1 week.)
• Combine the vodka, lime juice and 1 ounce blackberry syrup in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with blackberries and basil.